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T117 RCE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,118 mi
Last recorded122,118 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 RCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 122,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 112,532 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Gaiter split o/s front antiroll link

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 106,141 miles

centre silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint cover split and play

nearside and offside front indicator side repeaters pale

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

nearside rear and offside front brakes catching

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint play - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 29 Dec 2009 106,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint cover split and play

nearside and offside front indicator side repeaters pale

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

nearside rear and offside front brakes catching

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint play - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,728 miles

engine pulsing at fast idle

exhaust system corroding

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint covers split

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink play in balljoint

nearside front suspension top mount creaking

nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play in balljoints

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

rear subframe mount areas corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint covers split

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint covers split

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,508 miles

plastic covers under car

Fail 3 Aug 2006 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

plastic covers under car

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T117 RCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T117 RCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T117 RCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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